Gifts with a handcrafted touch

CaptionEvan Chambers

Gold Bug

The Pasadena curiosity shop Gold Bug has the hand-blown glass of local artist Evan Chambers. Some of his vases have a finish that evokes traditional Tiffany glass but come in forms that pleasingly depart from convention. $120 to $280, Gold Bug, 22 E. Union St., Pasadena, (626) 744-9963

The Pasadena curiosity shop Gold Bug has the hand-blown glass of local artist Evan Chambers. Some of his vases have a finish that evokes traditional Tiffany glass but come in forms that pleasingly depart from convention. $120 to $280, Gold Bug, 22 E. Union St., Pasadena, (626) 744-9963 (Gold Bug)

For more affordable Southern California ceramics, we swung by a recent craft show in Eagle Rock and spotted these earthenware bowls from Lori + Koop. The larger flower bowl with glossy glazed interior and hand-etched matte rim was $35. The smaller bowls with matte white interiors and subtly striped rims were $25 apiece. All are microwave and dishwasher safe. lorikoop.com/shop

For more affordable Southern California ceramics, we swung by a recent craft show in Eagle Rock and spotted these earthenware bowls from Lori + Koop. The larger flower bowl with glossy glazed interior and hand-etched matte rim was $35. The smaller bowls with matte white interiors and subtly striped rims were $25 apiece. All are microwave and dishwasher safe. lorikoop.com/shop (Los Angeles Times)